When I was a young bindery manager, a customer service representative handed me a stack of books, all with signatures in the wrong order. Naturally, the rep was upset. The order was for an important customer—and the books had been delivered to their office. I then surveyed the skids of…
When I was a young bindery manager, a customer service representative handed me a stack of books, all with signatures in the wrong order. Naturally, the rep was upset. The order was for an important customer—and the books had been delivered to their office. I then surveyed the skids of…
Tired of the hassle and cost associated with producing a few hundred to a couple of thousand PUR-bound books a day? Are you throwing away more adhesive at the end of a job than what was used to run the books through the binder? Do you cross your fingers every…
Tired of the hassle and cost associated with producing a few hundred to a couple of thousand PUR-bound books a day? Are you throwing away more adhesive at the end of a job than what was used to run the books through the binder? Do you cross your fingers every…
In order to meet critical deadlines, printers everywhere must make every minute count. Case in point: The other day I received a distressed call from a customer about a broken belt, a key component that allows the machine to operate properly. The customer had already called our parts department, but…
In order to meet critical deadlines, printers everywhere must make every minute count. Case in point: The other day I received a distressed call from a customer about a broken belt, a key component that allows the machine to operate properly. The customer had already called our parts department, but…
The opportunities afforded by digital print manufacturing are well documented. The ability to process products in small quantities, even a book of one, is of great benefit not only to its publisher, but also to the end user who receives more personally relevant content. However, such unpredictability—be it in run…
The opportunities afforded by digital print manufacturing are well documented. The ability to process products in small quantities, even a book of one, is of great benefit not only to its publisher, but also to the end user who receives more personally relevant content. However, such unpredictability—be it in run…
As fiscal 2018 steadily moves toward the Fourth Quarter, we are seeing various, different printing plants decide that this is a good time to re-invest since they can offer increased capabilities, at new, affordable pricing. Not to mention, they can also improve both makereadies and throughput, while providing new In-house…
As fiscal 2018 steadily moves toward the Fourth Quarter, we are seeing various, different printing plants decide that this is a good time to re-invest since they can offer increased capabilities, at new, affordable pricing. Not to mention, they can also improve both makereadies and throughput, while providing new In-house…
As newspaper revenues declined, capital investment in new post-press equipment came to a halt since the need for new technology to meet tighter deadlines was no longer necessary. The result? Equipment, from press conveyors to inserting machines to bundle distribution equipment, is aging. And, that is why newspapers are now…
As newspaper revenues declined, capital investment in new post-press equipment came to a halt since the need for new technology to meet tighter deadlines was no longer necessary. The result? Equipment, from press conveyors to inserting machines to bundle distribution equipment, is aging. And, that is why newspapers are now…
Muller Martini and Kolbus adhesive binding lines produce hundreds of millions of books over their lifetime. And, with a variety of effective support options, these lines can be kept in production for a very long time, continuing to provide excellent service to their owners. As the industry changes and…
Muller Martini and Kolbus adhesive binding lines produce hundreds of millions of books over their lifetime. And, with a variety of effective support options, these lines can be kept in production for a very long time, continuing to provide excellent service to their owners. As the industry changes and…
Another year is quickly coming to a close, and as operating budgets are being reviewed and finalized, it’s a good time to assess whether your press conveyance and mailroom equipment is prepared to protect your investment in “ink on paper.” I’m pleased to say that a number of newspapers did…
Another year is quickly coming to a close, and as operating budgets are being reviewed and finalized, it’s a good time to assess whether your press conveyance and mailroom equipment is prepared to protect your investment in “ink on paper.” I’m pleased to say that a number of newspapers did…
